This year the Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal is raising funds for Anglican Development Services of Mt Kenya East (ADSMKE) to support their work in response to climate change and in environmental conservation across our five linked partner dioceses in Kenya. Donations will be open until 1st July 2026.
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This webpage explains how people, parishes and worshipping communities can support the Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal if they would like to do so.
The Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal 2026
Supporting the work of ADSMKE in response to climate change and in environmental conservation
Anglican Development Services of Mt Kenya East is the development arm of the Anglican Church of Kenya, dedicated to serving communities in our five linked partner dioceses - Embu, Kirinyaga, Meru, Mbeere and Marsabit - in Kenya
Communities across Mt Kenya East are facing the harsh realities of the climate crisis. Years of recurring drought have devastated harvests, depleted natural resources and pushed families into increased hardship. In response to these challenges, ADSMKE is leading inspiring, community‑driven work to restore the environment and strengthen livelihoods.
Funds raised through the Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal will enable ADSMKE to expand vital climate and conservation projects that:
- Build community resilience to climate change
- Improve biodiversity and restore damaged ecosystems
- Enhance food security through sustainable agriculture
- Create economic opportunities rooted in environmental stewardship
- Equip future generations to care for God’s creation
Projects include:
Tree Planting and Tree Nurturing
Expanding community‑led tree planting programmes to combat climate change, restore ecosystems and increase biodiversity. ADSMKE have set a target to plant 100,000 trees in the region this year.
Investing in Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)
Educating and empowering communities to regenerate degraded land by managing the natural regrowth of native trees from existing root systems. FMNR enriches soil and increases crop yields.
Investing in Agroforestry Systems
Integrating trees with crops and livestock to improve food security, strengthen climate resilience and support diverse wildlife habitats.
Farming God's Way
Promoting faith‑based, conservation‑focused farming techniques that honour creation whilst increasing yields for smallholder farmers.
Elmore Quartet concert in aid of The Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal
Join us for a special evening of exceptional music in support of the Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal 2026.
The Elmore Quartet will perform a captivating programme featuring works by Haydn, Beethoven and Bartók at Bishopscourt - the home of the Bishop of Chelmsford.
Your ticket includes sparkling wine on arrival and a delicious fork supper during the interval. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal.
Find out more and book your ticket on the link below.
With only 32 tickets available, we encourage you to book early to avoid missing out on this special evening.
Help us spread the word: Resources for churches and individuals
If you would like to support this year’s Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal, we are working a range of resources to help churches and indivuduals promote this year's appeal
Resources will be added to this page in due course.
Make a donation
We welcome donations to the Bishop of Chelmsford's Lent Appeal from individuals and churches as well as other groups and organisations.
Donations can be made online, by bank transfer or in person at the Diocesan Office.
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Donations can be made online. To donate online click the button below.
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Donations by BACS
If you would like to make a donation to The Bishop of Chelmsford's Lent Appeal by BACS, please use the following details:
Chelmsford Diocese Board of Finance
Barclays Bank
Sort Code: 20-20-35
Account Number: 60269603
Reference: Lent Appeal 26
In person donations
If you are visiting the Diocesan Office (53 News Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1AT), donations to The Bishop of Chelmsford's Lent Appeal can be made using the contactless card machine located in reception.
Donations will be accepted until 1 July 2026.